Robert "Bob" Lee Ottenad

Aug 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Ottenad, 90, of Naples, FL, was born May 18, 1931 in Kansas City, KS and passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 in Naples.

Bob graduated from University of Missouri where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was also in the ROTC program while in college and went on...

James William Rohlwing

Aug 21, 2021

James William Rohlwing, 55, of Cary passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  He was born in Libertyville on April 3, 1966 to Charles and Bonnie (Bradish) Rohlwing.

A helper with a big heart, Jim lived to serve others.   He loved his career in healthcare for all 15 years. First starting out as a tech and...

Joann Moty

Aug 21, 2021

Joann Moty, 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1934 in Chicago to the late Mary and Joseph Bauml.

Joann graduated Crystal Lake Central High School in 1952, and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree in Accounting. She was a past president for the American Legion,...

Betty Carole (Wingler) Tegeder

Aug 20, 2021

Betty Carole Tegeder (nee Wingler), age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Betty was born on March 3, 1935, in Tuscola, IL to Josephine and Raymond Wingler where she lived with her older brother Norman until she moved to Champaign, IL during High School.  Betty attended the University of Illinois in Champaign...

Donald J. Killian

Aug 20, 2021

Donald J. Killian (i.e., DJK, Deej) 87 passed away on Friday, August 20th, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 16th, 1934, in Bloomington, IL to Margaret (Bethea) Killian and Laughlin Emmet Killian.

Don graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in Bloomington, IL in 1952, and The University of Notre Dame in...

Matti O. Makinen

Aug 19, 2021

Matti Olavi Makinen, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday. August 19, 2021.

Matti was born in Finland on September 6, 1932 to Niilo and Elli Makinen. He married his loving wife, Helmi, in 1951. After serving in the Finish Army, Matti and his family moved to Australia for five years before settling in Chicago. He worked...

Linda Kristine (Mossman) Corteen

Aug 19, 2021

Linda Kristine Corteen, 71, of Huntley passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Linda was born in Chicago on December 30, 1949, to Richard and Lorraine (nee Berg) Mossman. On August 21, 1971, she married Michael Corteen and dedicated her life to their three children and later seven grandchildren. Linda was also deeply committed to elementary...

Edward Nicholas Koenig

Aug 17, 2021

Edward Nicholas Koenig passed away peacefully at home in Glenview on August 17, 2021. Ed was born in Chicago on January 13, 1921 and met the love of his life, Norma Strey, in Sunday School when they were 15.  Norma and Ed were married for 77 years until her passing in 2019. He attended Carl Schurz High School in...

Dr. Amarjit Singh

Aug 17, 2021

We would like to celebrate Dr. Amarjit Singh, who lived a life of high achievement, dedicated service, and devotion to his country, community, and family.

Dr. Amarjit Singh was born into a family where education was a priority, and mutual assistance was a family tradition. His father, S. Jagdish Singh, was a science teacher, and later the...

Onute Meilute Saltmeriene

Aug 17, 2021

Onute Meilute Saltmeriene, 74, of Vernon Hills passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2021, surrounded by her daughter Renata, grandson Nedas, granddaughter Kamile and son-in-law Darius. She was born on October 15, 1946 in Stakliškės, Lithuania to Juozas and Domicele Kapocius.

She was the brightest soul who always loved to give and help people. She loved...

Wayne Edward Schennum

Aug 16, 2021

Wayne Edward Schennum, age 71, passed away on Monday August 16, 2021. Wayne was born in Elgin, IL on August 23, 1949.

On May 12, 1990, he married his loving wife, Susan. Wayne was a conservationist, biologist, ecologist, and naturalist who was very passionate about what he did. He was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church...

Paul Anthony Jonas

Aug 16, 2021

Paul Jonas, 62, of Crystal Lake IL died unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Paul is survived by his wife, Robin, his children Troy and Ross and grandson Cade and sister Linda.

He is preceded in death by his brother Mike and his father and mother, Otto and Rita. Paul was an excellent father, husband...

Kathleen Mary (Shill) Grant

Aug 16, 2021

Kathleen Mary Grant (nee Shill), age 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Kathy was born in Chicago, IL on August 7, 1956 to John and Beverly Shill. Kathy was raised in Arlington Heights and moved to Glendale, AZ for a short time before becoming a 30 year resident of Lake Zurich.

She loved...

Brandon J Owens

Aug 15, 2021

Brandon J. Owens, 57, a life-long resident of Barrington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2021. Brandon was born on May 27, 1964 in Evanston, Illinois. A Memorial Gathering will be held in his honor on Friday, August 20, 2021 in the garden of the Owens’ residence at 216 Washington Street, Barrington, Illinois from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m....

James "Jim" Kratochvil Jr.

Aug 15, 2021

James J. Kratochvil Jr., 70, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 15, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1951 in Oak Park, IL to the late James Sr. and Mary Ellen Kratochvil.

Jim was an electrician and member of Local 134, A Brotherhood of Electricians for...

Margaret "Peg" Mary Sullivan

Aug 15, 2021

Peg Sullivan, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021 at the age of 92 in McHenry, IL. Peg was born on July 15, 1929 in Oak Park, IL and was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dennis and children Denny and Cathy.

Peg was an only child, which inspired her...

Gaetano Gammeri

Aug 14, 2021

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Gaetano Gammeri, loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 86.

Gaetano was born in Sicily in February of 1935. He was a hardworking man, who used his knowledge of many trades to provide for his family in the fields of lumber, masonry, and eventually as a skilled...

Marcia (Kennedy) Albuck-Barker

Aug 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Marcia Albuck-Barker announces her passing on August 14, 2021 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL. Her beloved husband Mert Barker was with her until the end. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her loving kindness and beautiful smile.

Marica was born...

Esther Maye Kane

Aug 13, 2021

Esther Maye Kane, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 90.

She was born March 27, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Joseph Riff and Mabel McCarty.

Esther was the loving wife of the late Thomas Michael Kane; beloved mother of Tim (Jeanine), Shawn,...

Kristine Louise Phillips

Aug 12, 2021

Kristine Louise Phillips passed from this world to the next on August 12, 2021 after a long illness. She leaves behind her bereft family; parents, Richard and Joyce Phillips; children, Corey and Aubrey Geddings; sisters, Marta Phillips and Holly Kranzmann; business partner and honorary brother, Matt Kraycinovich; grandson, Jack Wade; nieces, Madeleine Phillips, and Alyssa and Sydney Kranzmann; and ...